noun — 5 senses
/ˈɹɛ.kwi.əm/ · /ˈɹɛ.kwi.ɛm/
Etymology From Middle English requiem, from Latin requiem, the first word of the introit for the traditional requiem mass, an alternative accusative case of Latin requiēs (“rest, repose”), from re- (“again”) + quiēs (“rest, quiet”).
A Mass (especially Catholic) to honor and remember a dead person.
A musical composition for such a mass.
A piece of music composed to honor a dead person.
Obsolete Rest; peace.
Etymology From French requin, altered by association with Etymology 1, above.
A large or dangerous shark, specifically, (zoology) a member of the family Carcharhinidae.
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